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Dick, a multi-instrumentalist who plays the traditional music of north Co. Antrim as well as old-time music, announced on 7 January that because of the cost of running the site, he had had to appeal for donations from its users last year - only to find that he would have to pay extra for the privilege of collecting donations. He has kept it in operation for a further two weeks so that those interested in old-time music can make use of information and contact details from the site. Dick adds:

Thanks for your support and interest, and I trust you will carry on enjoying and promoting Old Time Music in your own areas.

Jesper Deleuran of the Danish old-time organisation DAFF has advised all members of the Old Time Musicians of Europe group to keep up their contacts by joining the associated Facebook.